Speaker to talk aboutthe birth of photography

In 1864, a brave young woman named Emma Stouffer witnessed and later wrote about the burning of her home town, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, by the Confederate Army.

Using Emma's point of view, historian and Civil War re-enactor Rebecca Tulloch will present "Photography and Fire" at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Tanner House Museum.

Tulloch will discuss the birth of photography and early photographic processes, as well as demonstrate how the 1850s wet-plate process would be used with a box camera of the time.

Appearing in costume herself, but using modern equipment, Tulloch will array audience members in period clothing in order to sit for Civil War-style photographs in the parlor of the 1857 Tanner House.

Rebecca Tulloch is a film producer, author and history re-enactor with a special enthusiasm for the point of view of women in history.

Space in the parlor is limited; reservations should be made by calling (630) 906-0650 and leaving a message. Tickets are $10 per person, or $8 for Aurora Historical Society members.

The Tanner House is at 305 Cedar St, Aurora, 60506. More information is at www.facebook.com/aurorahistory.